The Soak in Victoria is a bar and restaurant that likes a bit of fermenting

Summing it all up: A new bar and restaurant in Victoria is all about fermenting, soaking, steeping and brining - whether it's for cocktails or food.

The low-down

Victoria's restaurant scene continues to look that ever bit brighter with news what seems like a promising bar and restaurant, called The Soak. That name refers to their main thing - that they're all about fermenting, soaking, steeping and brining. It's all part of the Grosvenor Hotel, right by Victoria station.

The food comes from Head Chef Chris Zachwieja (who previously worked for Tom Aikens) show says "the menu is inspired by the current trend for pickled and fermented foods but also by my love for these techniques and intense flavours." He'll be serving up dishes that include :

And that ethos will carry onto the drinks too. They'll have house kombucha (of course) and the cocktails will all have some element of "soaking". They'll also have acoustic and DJ sets and have a late licence until 2am, which could be very handy.